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Reutlingen is booming: internationality is growing – who are our neighbors?
Reutlingen is growing: population and international citizenship in focus. Current figures and developments on the population structure.
Reutlingen is booming: internationality is growing – who are our neighbors?
Something is happening in Reutlingen - the city is experiencing sustainable growth with an increasingly international population structure. Loud GEA The population of Reutlingen rose to 117,203 people in August 2025. A trend that has become clear over the last few years, since 2016: the population grew by a total of 4.3 percent.
What is particularly noticeable is the increase in foreign nationals, whose proportion has grown from 18.9 percent to an impressive 22.9 percent. This means that 26,807 people from abroad now live in Reutlingen, with the largest group having Turkish roots. Interestingly, Afghanistan is one of the smallest, yet important, groups within the international citizenry.
Diversity of nationalities
A look at the most common nationalities shows how colorful and diverse Reutlingen is. Turkish citizens make up the largest group with 2,950 people, followed by Greeks (2,650), Croats (2,067), Italians (1,946), Syrians (1,844), Ukrainians (1,308) and Afghans (587). These numbers not only illustrate the city's multicultural structure, but also the challenges and potential that come with it.
Another important element is the number of people entitled to stay: 9,692 people have a settlement permit, while 6,550 have foreign citizenship. The numbers of refugees, asylum seekers and those with tolerated status are significantly lower, with only 625 people with asylum status and 274 with tolerated status.
Support for migrants
There are comprehensive advisory services available in Reutlingen for foreign citizens. Questions relating to residence rights, visa matters and family reunification are dealt with by the city administration. On the city website Reutlingen Information is available, including contact details of contacts who can provide targeted help. Citizens can request support via email or telephone contact.
Applications, such as for residence permits, are processed by appointment to make the process as smooth as possible. It turns out that Reutlingen has a good knack for recognizing the needs of its diverse population and finding solutions for them.
The migration situation in Germany
In summary, it can be said that Reutlingen is not only a place of economic growth, but also a symbol of diversity and integration in Germany. It remains exciting to see how the city and its international citizenry will continue to develop. A good deal for everyone involved, because the opportunities offered by diversity are almost limitless.